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Intermediate violin sheet music for "Are You Ready" by Bobby Lewis, in C major at about 71 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Violin Sheet Music for "Are You Ready" by Bobby Lewis

Preview of the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement for “Are You Ready” by Bobby Lewis.

Are You Ready by Bobby Lewis
Violin Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The violin part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genresoul · R&B · classic soul
Moodromantic · sensual · groovy
Signatureclassic soulful groove with a smooth, romantic vibe
C major
Key
71
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D7
G7
C
F
F♯°
C7
F7
F♯dim7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and soulful, delivering the lyrics with expressive phrasing and subtle vibrato
drums
steady, laid‑back drum kit with a warm, rounded snare and subtle hi‑hat shuffles
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric piano
warm, slightly overdriven electric piano chords and melodic fills
horn section
bright, punchy brass stabs and melodic lines that accentuate the rhythm and add color
guitar
clean, rhythmic electric guitar comping with gentle chord voicings
Album & artist
ALBUM

Tossin' & Turnin' (1961)

This album is built around Lewis's enormous hit single of the same name, which spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1961 and sold over three million copies, making it Billboard's top single of the year. The record captures the kinetic, restless energy of early R&B and includes his second top-ten hit, 'One Track Mind.'

All of Tossin' & Turnin'
Artist

Bobby Lewis

Bobby Lewis was an R&B and early rock and roll singer born in Indianapolis in 1925, who grew up largely in orphanages and foster care before launching a performing career as a teenager. He spent decades working clubs and carnivals before landing a recording contract, and his career peaked in the early 1960s with a pair of chart hits. He continued performing live well into his later years despite severe vision loss, and died in April 2025 at the age of 95.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Are You Ready" in?

"Are You Ready" by Bobby Lewis is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Are You Ready"?

"Are You Ready" plays at around 71 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Are You Ready"?

The core progression is D7, G7, C, F, F♯°, and C7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Are You Ready"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric piano, guitar, horn section, and vocals.

Can I get "Are You Ready" violin sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement of "Are You Ready" by Bobby Lewis, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Are You Ready" violin sheet music easy to play?

"Are You Ready" violin sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 71 BPM in C major with 17 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Are You Ready" violin sheet music?

Yes. The beginner violin sheet music for "Are You Ready" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Are You Ready" on?

"Are You Ready" appears on Tossin' & Turnin' (1961).

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